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- Take care. - You too. Bye.

- Bye. - Bye.

WITH THE COWBOYS CAME THE CRIME

Hello?

Dad?

I mean, during working hours? Incredible.

I don't know what to do with her.

I have to solve this now.

I mean, during working hours! "Come home".

She's always on my back.

Hello, Dad.

Emma!

You're already here? I...

I didn't...

Sorry, but I had to go work.

Where's the dead body?

She's sitting over there.

She's still alive.

It doesn't get much better.

Police, paramedics and forensics.

How cool is that?

Word will spread faster than after the birth of the illegitimate child

of the registrar's daughter from the neighbouring town.

You best believe it!

People will kick down the doors to come train here.

This is Mrs Thalbach.

She owns this place.

Her colleague called us,

because she thought she was fatally injured.

But it was a false alarm.

She got an electric shock and survived it, thank God.

I'm sorry for you.

And who are you?

Uh... this is my daughter.

Emma.

From America.

You're bleeding.

Is everything okay?

Mrs Thalbach?

Come, let me help you.

It's okay, thank you.

Please leave me, I... I'm fine.

- Careful. - I'm fine.

Come sit down.

I'm done here, OK?

Yes, yes, I'll take care of it.

The fun's just starting.

Don't tell anyone that the machines aren't in order.

- Did you get that? - Yes.

Emma? Are you coming?

A little exercise wouldn't hurt you either.

It is what it is.

They don't seem to be in order.

Someone loosened connections on the electronics panel.

I think we'd better take it with us.

What?

I think that's a little dramatic.

How would you know that the machines aren't okay?

Maybe it's supposed to be like this.

Definitely not.

Right, um...

We'll send someone to pick up the machine.

Weren't you supposed to arrive tomorrow?

Your birthday is already tomorrow.

Oh...

Is that all you brought with you?

Where is your luggage?

It was sent the wrong way, probably via Shanghai.

Ah, via Shanghai?

And Kevin? Where's Kevin?

Busy.

A-ha.

Are those bones in your fridge?

Oh... Sure.

Bones from a foot.

They belong to a vagrant.

Belonged.

They're burnt. What did you do with them?

I didn't do anything with them.

One a half years ago, he burnt in an old barn where he spent the night.

And you kept the foot?

Yes, I worked on the case at the time.

And where's the rest of him?

Where do you think? In the cemetery.

You can't just keep parts of some deceased man.

He isn't just someone.

I knew who he was. I knew him.

I have...

Look. Let me show you something.

That is...

Here.

Look at how the surface split open from the heat.

- The bone surface is split open. - Yes.

The bone was dry before it was burnt.

Well... What do you mean?

That he was already dead before the flames got to him.

How could you have overlooked that?

The thing is...

We knew his identity.

The vagrant was missing a finger and so was the deceased,

so the investigation was aborted.

You know how it is.

There's no money for a follow-up investigation.

I see it was a clear case.

- Emma... - I'm tired.

It was a long flight.

- Yes, of course. - I'm going to sleep.

Good night.

Do you even have a toothbrush?

It's 2:30 AM, Dad.

What are you doing there?

The real question is, what are you doing up in the middle of the night?

Hm?

Go on, let's go back to bed.

You know, it's my birthday.

Good night!

Good night.

You sure slept a long time.

Jet lag.

Your present is still in the suitcase.

Let's get the party ready.

The guests will arrive in an hour.

There's more in the car.

Yes, the obligatory little something.

I heard you came all the way from America,

especially to celebrate your father's birthday?

He'll only turn 75 once.

He's clearly happy.

Nina.

Emma.

I thought you weren't coming?

I changed my mind. See you later.

You and my father know each other?

He comes to my bar.

We're friends.

Do you know anything about the homeless man who burnt some time ago?

In the barn?

Awful death, right?

Howdy-ho!

You don't remember me, do you?

Lars. Huh?

You released toads in school.

- Yes, and you cut them open. - Just the dead ones.

I'm the mayor now.

Mm-hm, of Mittenwalde.

- Too good to be true! - Sure, just laugh.

But I remember how happy you were when we cleaned the sewers.

We had a little rat problem here, you see.

I solved it.

I once had a case where a rat had made a nest in an abdominal cavity.

You're so disgusting you don't even notice.

- Lars. - Hey, where's your wife?

Oh, thank you!

Schubert's the name.

We met at Verena Thalbach's gym.

A homeless man burnt here some time ago.

Could you look at me when I talk?

She's not even 20.

She's 17, 18 I mean.

My daughter, Mimi.

Unfortunately.

What about that homeless man?

What if he was already dead before he was burned?

Well, I mean...

It happens. At least then he didn't suffer.

There are more and more homeless people dying.

Tragic, but...

A crime?

With the cowboys came the crime.

Your father did the autopsy. Did you ask him yet?

Or are you claiming that he made a mistake?

I can't judge that, but something went wrong.

Oh, so you're the expert from America who came to show us the ropes?

- Should be fun. - So, you two?

Is everything okay?

Your daughter brought a nice present from America.

Paranoia.

To you.

Emma, no fighting please.

It's my birthday.

You asked about the dead homeless man?

I forgot how well the bush telegraph works.

What?

- Do you have any info? - It happened before my time.

I returned a year ago.

I was in Berlin for my training.

All I know is that...

That he hid from the cold in the barn and built a fire there.

And then he fell asleep there and...

..he burnt.

Burnt while sheltering from the cold.

The irony of fate, right?

But I don't believe in fate.

You're not going to eat that?

We're out of fresh food.

"Medical doctor, forensic medicine."

Cause of death: apoplexy from advanced arteriosclerosis.

The blood fat values

are not the key factor for heart attacks and strokes.

According to a new study, a nutritional study...

The "paleo" diet.

Even the stone age people did that.

They're not known for having reached a particularly old age, are they?

Right.

I'm glad you're back.

- Would you like another beer? - No, I'm good.

- So? Did you like it? - Yes, thank you. Fine.

So, how is it with your daughter back home?

Different, somehow...

Nice.

It's nice.

She'll probably only stay until the end of the week.

I think.

There was a flood here?

When did that happen?

When was that? About two years ago?

Yes, about two years ago.

All the basements were flooded. It was disgusting.

You didn't even tell me.

You live in America, child.

I didn't think you'd care over there when...

I mean...

There's always something happening here.

I mean, often... Or sometimes.

Right?

I think you two need to work on your communication skills.

I'll bring it, yes.

Okay. Yes. See you later.

Take care.

My wife... I hardly leave the house and she remembers something.

Any results from the investigation of the treadmill?

We're still waiting for the results.

But let's be honest...

Who would tamper with a treadmill?

It's not my area of expertise.

It's not mine either.

But I do know a treadmill doesn't make for a good murder weapon.

There are too many unpredictable factors.

Right?

I also don't understand why Betti, my colleague,

insists that it was a crime.

I mean, even the victim says it was an accident.

See you around.

Are you coming?

I'm walking.

See you later.

Would you like a trial membership?

No, but I would have a coffee.

We only have filter coffee.

But we do have very nice protein shakes.

No, coffee will do.

Hey!

Are you signing up?

No, I just want a coffee.

I have a few questions for you.

Is there anywhere we could speak in private?

And how would I do that?

I can't leave this place unattended.

If you want to know something, you'll have to ask me here.

Is it true that Mrs Thalbach trains here alone after closing time?

Yes.

Every day.

Good grief...

If I hadn't come back, she might have died.

- I don't think so. - I thought she was dead.

- It wasn't the first time. - Really?

Yes, the cable machine broke.

- It caused a nasty bruise. - Hello.

Mrs Thalbach?

Why didn't you tell me that you had hurt yourself while training before?

- What do you mean? - The cable machine?

Oh, that?

That was nothing. That's normal when you exercise.

I broke my wrist twice already.

Strained my shoulder, sprained my ankle.

Torn muscle fibre, bruised hips...

It's really nothing out of the ordinary.

Oh, I think it is.

The lab found that someone tampered with the machine's electronics.

Tampered?

Well...

Apparently somebody switched a cable

between the computer and the induction brake system.

Any idea who tampered with the machine?

Do you have...

..enemies?

That's like something out of a crime story! No.

Why would anyone try to hurt me?

I... don't know.

Maybe one of your staff members?

There's only one trainer besides me.

One cleaning lady and Alma.

- We're like a big family. - Yes, and Frank.

- Frank? - My partner.

Thank you.

I would like to see your notes about the dead homeless man.

There's something wrong.

I don't know when this became a co-working space.

Are these all the documents?

Is there no scan of the crime scene?

- A what? - Scans are standard back home.

Oh, is that so?

Nobody asked you to work here.

Someone has to correct your mistakes.

What are you suggesting anyway?

The corpse was covered in rubble, the fire had burnt through the roof,

and then the beams fell down on top of him.

By the looks of things, he was already dead.

I mean...

That's what everyone says.

Plenty of children grew up without their mother.

Maybe it would have been better if she'd studied something else,

something more fun and friendly.

Not something like this...

On the other hand, it connects us.

I'm hanging up, okay?

Is everything okay?

No, Emma, nothing is okay.

You were right, I was imprecise.

My records are incomplete. A beginner would've done better.

Go easy on yourself.

What's this?

- That doesn't belong here. - It does.

Not to the foot, but to the deceased.

But this wasn't with the bones in the fridge.

Did you hide it from me?

Let's put it this way, I forgot to show you.

But that is all, the rest is under the ground.

And then there's this leg bone.

They belong together.

There's still soft tissue on it.

I need my tablet.

Back home, you can run your 3D-scan through a database.

A-ha.

Back home, huh?

Anyway, it offers you exact data about the injury.

About the angle and the amount of force needed to cause it.

You know, all that modern stuff...

..it really never interested me.

Maybe over in America it makes your work easier, but...

I don't think it helps matters.

This fracture was not caused by a falling beam.

The victim was standing.

It required a blunt object and strong force.

Typical Messerer's fracture.

So you're saying he hurt himself before the barn burnt down?

Or he was hurt, maybe even killed,

and dumped in the barn afterwards.

Emma...

You're going on a little trip...

..to the forensic institute.

And they'll find out...

..exactly when he died.

Good night.

Good night.

Breakfast?

Doesn't look like it.

Not here.

Come with me.

Are you coming?

Hey, Emma!

Come on, Emma, wait up!

Let's make a new start, okay? We've known each other for so long.

That's the problem.

Let the past rest.

Wasn't I the one who made sure you didn't get bullied?

You were always beating up kids. Are you saying you did it for me?

I'll go on ahead, okay?

Come on, let bygones be bygones. I mean, I changed.

I look to the future now. I take responsibility.

And you?

Huh?

I'm off to the bowling tournament.

Him too?

Yes, do you object?

Ah! I see.

You'd like to know, huh?

I mean, I can introduce you to him, but I'm afraid you're out of luck.

He's together with a gym owner.

So, dear Emma...

The competition might be a little too stiff.

I call that "fate".

I don't believe in fate.

Hm... do you believe in anything?

No, huh?

You see? That sounds kind of depressing.

You should change that. Anyone can change.

Take Frank for example. Frank, wait!

Frank, you used to like a drink or two,

but now you just drink tea.

- Since five hundred... - 525 days.

525 days.

Anyway, I've got to go.

Are you coming? Cheer us on while we're winning?

Come on, Emma!

Joie de vivre's the key.

Joie de vivre!

When was the fire in the barn?

About 18 months ago.

Why?

Do you believe people can radically change?

Emma, you don't have to change for me.

You're fine the way you are.

Or is this about your boyfriend Kevin?

No.

No, I wanted to know if you believe

that an alcoholic, for example,

could go sober from one day to the next.

That depends on the incentive.

Right? That's what I think.

For me, this is all a little...

I'm driving home. Are you coming?

I'm staying a little longer.

Well, as you wish.

You like bowling?

Do you?

No, definitely not.

I'm just here to support my mother.

Family obligation.

Do you think I could take a look at the witness statements?

For the case of the burnt vagrant.

He didn't burn.

I mean, he did, but only after he died.

Do you mean he was killed and dumped there after?

I found definitive evidence for it. May I?

Sorry, no. You just can't.

And how is your new case coming along?

No news.

- And even if... - ..you couldn't tell me.

Come on now!

- Ciao. - Ciao.

Hey!

Bother!

Oh my God! Is everything okay?

I didn't see you at all.

It's okay.

- It's okay. I'm okay. - Are you sure?

What happened to your foot?

What are you doing there?

I'm looking for something.

Hello, Mr Kugel.

Is Emma here?

Emma!

If this comes out, I could lose my job.

Then why are you doing it?

Can't you just say "thank you", like a normal person?

Thank you.

Let me know if you find out more.

Wait!

FORENSICS POTSDAM

Good evening, professor.

A-ha.

Mm-hm.

Great. Thank you and good night.

From the bones of the vagrant, we now know when he died.

A little over 19 months ago.

Meaning?

The barn burnt down about 18 months ago.

He couldn't have died there.

He died before.

And now?

You're the police officer.

I'll let you know when I think of something.

WITNESS STATEMENT

Would you please tell me what you're doing?

Collecting evidence.

The deceased was about my height and this is from a car's bumper.

And the fracture is in roughly the same place as my injury.

I think the deceased was hit by a car before he died.

So now you're looking for a car

that had an accident 18 months ago, or what?

How many days are 18 months?

About 540.

552.

Hi, this is Betti's work phone.

Speak after the beep and I'll forward your message to my boss.

I found something.

Sports kill you.

Yes?

Good evening.

If you want to workout, please come back tomorrow.

We're closed.

Is your boyfriend Frank here too?

Why?

You told the police at the time

that you'd seen the vagrant a few days before the fire.

Is that true?

Yes. So?

That's not possible. He was long dead then.

Well, maybe it happened a couple of days earlier.

I don't remember exactly.

Could you have been mistaken by several weeks?

Yes, perhaps.

Maybe I was mistaken.

As far as I know, you're not a police officer.

That's why I think we can end this conversation now.

- No! - No reception.

I think you know who locked us in here.

The same person who tampered with the treadmill.

Why does Frank hate you so much?

Why does he want to kill you?

He used to be different.

Confident.

A doer with a sports car.

I liked him.

And I fell in love with him.

Maybe because he seemed so unreachable to me.

I don't know.

At first I thought he was on top of the world.

When you're in love, there's a lot you don't notice.

You overlook many things.

Did Frank hit the homeless man?

He appeared out of nowhere...

..and wobbled out in front of the car.

At night, on a country road.

Frank still hit the brake.

He...

He died on the spot.

Frank lost it completely.

And I saw...

..that he needed me.

And I knew...

..that I could tie him to me forever.

So you took the dead man...

..and hid him in the barn?

I was sure nobody would find him there.

But then Frank...

..got scared anyway.

So one month later...

..he burned down the barn?

The dead man was gone.

After the accident...

..Frank stopped drinking.

But the funny thing was that,

the more sober he got...

..the worse our relationship became.

Until the only thing left was...

..mutual hatred.

Emma?

He sure...

..did a good...

..number on you.

Emma!

Emma!

Um... am I interrupting?

No.

I just wanted to tell you...

Frank confessed.

He did it.

He really wanted to kill Verena.

You sure have a lot of stuffed animals here.

I had a hamster once.

I mean, we had all sorts of animals.

I don't eat meat either.

I mean, I'm not dogmatic about it.

They belong to my grandma.

She prepared animals.

Didn't you find it a little creepy here sometimes?

My father made that.

Whenever he left the house, he'd leave the magnet where he was going.

If someone can't be found, when they can be anywhere,

then they're nowhere.

That's what I found creepy.

Do you see this red part?

Yes.

The structures, the connections...

It's complex, yet very simple.

Everything has its place, and that's comforting.

That's the true world.

Everything else is just an idea, a suggestion.

There are no maybes here.

It's beautiful.

So you think that's beautiful?

Your suitcase arrived.

Just in time for your departure.

- You're leaving already? - Work is calling.

And then there's Kevin, her boyfriend.

He wants her back too.

I... I think it's time I went.

See you some other time.